Northwest India recorded 18 per cent more rainfall (98.3 mm against the normal of 83.4 mm), while the peninsular region received 88 per cent excess rain (102 mm against the normal of 54.2 mm) during this period.
Pre-monsoon thunderstorms that claimed 20 lives and damaged over 69,000 houses in Assam have sounded the alarm bells about rising disaster risks in the state.
This year has been unique and very rare wherein the entire country has seen the maximum temperatures below the 40-degree mark for the fourth consecutive day. This situation is a very rare occurrence when the maximum temperature is below 40 degrees, especially during the time when usually most parts begin to sear.
In fact, as far as rains are concerned, this spell is expected to be a slightly long one. Rains may continue for another week with varied intensity. Most heavy rains will be seen in the next 24 hours, which will be reduced thereafter.
Temperatures are around 32 and 33 degrees, and not a lot of drop is expected. Around May 3, 4 and 5, we can see showers being more spread out and even moderate in a few areas.